SARTA to launch service to Cleveland on Monday

On Monday, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) will launch a new route to Cleveland, with stops at the Wade Park VA Hospital and downtown Cleveland, in coordination with the Veterans Service Commission.

The Suburbanite

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Posted Mar. 1, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Mar 1, 2013 at 1:17 AM

Posted Mar. 1, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Mar 1, 2013 at 1:17 AM

CANTON

On Monday, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) will launch a new route to Cleveland, with stops at the Wade Park VA Hospital and downtown Cleveland, in coordination with the Veterans Service Commission.

The kick-off event will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at American Legion Post 44, 1633 Cleveland Ave. NW.

Stark County Commissioner Tom Bernabei; Robert Toth, executive director of the Stark County Veterans Service Commission; and Kirt Conrad, SARTA executive director and CEO, will attend the event, along with other community leaders and veterans.

The new route (Route 4) is a result of a partnership with the Stark County Veterans Service Commission (VSC) and SARTA to provide transportation services to the Wade Park VA Hospital. It will leave Canton and the American Legion three times per day Monday through Friday. The free service will be available to all veterans who schedule with the VSC. In addition, transportation services will be made available to the Akron and Parma VA Clinics by appointment only. Veterans may schedule with the VSC by calling 330-451-7457, ext. 3.

The new service also will stop in downtown Cleveland at W Prospect and W Superior streets. This drop-off point will enable riders to access attractions, such as the Gateway District, Horseshoe Casino, Progressive Field, Tower City and Quicken Loans Arena.